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SG05 DRO

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,465 mi
Last recorded90,465 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 DRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 90,465 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 89,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe to rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear compensator to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe to rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres has perished and cracked side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 89,067 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leak in system (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed major leak at front (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear compensator heavily covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear compensator to brake hose heavily covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output consensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear compensator heavily covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear compensator to brake hose heavily covered (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres - on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 87,220 miles

All Underbody Undersealed

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Outer Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,936 miles

All Underbody Undersealed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 82,317 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 79,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

underside components undersealed

Pass 25 Sep 2019 78,048 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 78,048 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 76,166 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both at front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake little reserve travel

Fail 20 Sep 2018 76,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both at front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 20 Sep 2017 74,337 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 71,259 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 71,259 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,460 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,775 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 64,755 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 62,872 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,149 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,816 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 58,815 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.12.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.12.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Remove Hawthorn st address from nearside panel

side entrance step sticking on runners

Pass 7 May 2009 49,962 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 38,282 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 38,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2007 24,833 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 11,449 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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SG05 DRO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 122,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG05 DRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SG05 DRO registered?

SG05 DRO is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is SG05 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 DRO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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